جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Brian W. Dillonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psycholinguistics
• Computational Linguistics
• Syntax
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Brian W. Dillon is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, directing the Computational Sentence Processing Lab. He specializes in psycholinguistics, focusing on real-time sentence processing, working memory, and cross-linguistic studies. Dillon holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and a B.A. from SUNY Buffalo. Research : Investigates how cognitive resources like attention and memory influence language comprehension, with studies on languages such as English, Mandarin, Turkish, and Irish. Key projects include syntactic ambiguity resolution, neural network modeling of syntactic processing, and working memory dynamics in sentence interpretation. Recent Work : Published on eye-tracking methods, language model surprisal and garden path effects, and binding theory. Collaborates on NSF-funded projects exploring syntactic dependency formation and interference in agreement processing. Awards : Received the Distinguished Paper Award at CoNLL 2022 for contributions to syntactic surprisal modeling. Labs & Teams : Leads the Computational Sentence Processing Lab, focusing on experimental and computational methods. Current team includes PhD students like Özge Bakay and Satoru Ozaki, with alumni in academic and industry roles.

• Semantics & Concepts
• Grounded / Embodied Cognition
• Functional MRI
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Philipp Kuhnke is a postdoctoral researcher affiliated with the Lise Meitner Research Group 'Cognition and Plasticity' in cooperation with Leipzig University, Germany. His work bridges cognitive neuroscience, linguistics, and neuroimaging methodologies. Ph.D. in Cognitive Sciences (2021), University of Potsdam / Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences M.Sc. in Cognitive Science (2016), University of Osnabrück B.Sc. in Cognitive Science (2014), University of Osnabrück Dr. Kuhnke's research focuses on semantics and conceptual processing, grounded cognition, and neuroimaging techniques like fMRI and TMS. His studies explore how the brain retrieves semantic knowledge, adapts to language tasks, and recovers from neurological impairments. His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining neurostimulation and neuroimaging to understand reading networks, semantic cognition, and post-stroke recovery. He investigates neural plasticity mechanisms in dyslexia and aphasia, analyzing effective connectivity patterns in language networks.

Kenichi Asaiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Partial Evaluation
• Continuation
• Reflection
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kenichi Asai is a Professor in the Department of Information Science, Faculty of Science at Ochanomizu University . His research focuses on functional programming languages, type systems, and program analysis tools. Research Interests: Partial evaluation, continuations, reflection, type debugging, and algebraic effects. Projects: Developed the OCaml Type Debugger to improve error messages through interactive debugging. Conference Involvement: Active in PEPM, ICFP, and ML workshops as author, session chair, and committee member. The articles analyzed show expertise in type theory , continuation handling , and functional language design across OCaml and its extensions. Keywords include type debugging , metaOCaml , and algebraic effects . Scientific Awards: Peter Landin Prize (2013) for "An Embedded Type Debugger" Students: Collaborated with Yuki Ishii and Kanae Tsushima on type systems and functional programming education.

David Adgerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Cognitive Science
• Theoretical Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor David Adger is a Professor of Linguistics at Queen Mary University of London, part of the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film. He holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. His primary research focuses on syntax, exploring the cognitive underpinnings of linguistic structure, its relationship to meaning and sound, and cross-linguistic variation. He has extensively studied Scottish Gaelic and other Celtic languages, while also analyzing data from diverse languages to refine generative syntactic theories. Notable contributions include his book *Language Unlimited* (2019), which demystifies formal linguistics for broader audiences. His work bridges theoretical syntax with sociolinguistics, examining probabilistic patterns in syntactic usage and dialectal variation, such as in Scots. He advocates for the autonomy of syntax while engaging with interdisciplinary questions about language evolution and cognition. Adger is affiliated with the Formal Linguistics Research Group at Queen Mary and maintains an active blog discussing linguistic theory and current debates in the field.

Alessandra GIORGIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Pragmatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alessandra Giorgi is a Full Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She specializes in theoretical linguistics with a focus on syntax, pragmatics, and cross-linguistic comparison. Her research integrates formal syntactic theory with empirical studies on languages such as Italian, Armenian, and Romance varieties. Research Interests: Syntax-Pragmatics Interface, Tense and Aspect, Discourse Structure, and Language Typology. Expertise: Comparative linguistics, morphosyntactic analysis, and syntactic theory within the Minimalist Program. Her work bridges syntactic formalism with discourse-functional perspectives, particularly in analyzing expressions of surprise, question types, and evaluative morphology. She has conducted extensive studies on Eastern Armenian syntax and Romance languages, contributing to the understanding of V2/V3 phenomena and information structure. Giorgi serves on editorial boards for journals like Italian Journal of Linguistics and Rivista di Grammatica Generativa . She collaborates in international projects such as the Rethinking, Understanding Modal Particles (RUM) initiative funded by PRIN 2022. Her research also involves interdisciplinary approaches to digital cultural heritage through the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage at Ca' Foscari.

• Linguistics
• Pragmatics
• Semantics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kaja Borthen is a Professor at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU. Her research focuses on the intersection of pragmatics and semantics, particularly non-truth-conditional aspects of linguistic meaning. She investigates how pragmatic principles interact with encoded meaning to shape utterance interpretation in context, with specializations in referring expressions, implicatures, and pragmatic particles. Research Projects: NOT Project (2014-2017): Analyzed Norwegian pragmatic tags Cross-linguistic Nominal Forms Study (2007-2009) BREDT Project (2003-2006): Focused on anaphor resolution PhD Work (1999-2003): Examined Norwegian bare singulars Her recent work explores phenomena like pronominal right-dislocation in Norwegian and regional variation in pragmatic particles. She has contributed to foundational discussions on referential semantics and discourse coherence, integrating insights from relevance theory and cognitive linguistics. Teaching responsibilities include advanced courses in linguistic theory and research methodologies. Publications span journals like Glossa , Nordic Journal of Linguistics , and Journal of Pragmatics , reflecting her commitment to bridging theoretical linguistics with empirical discourse analysis.

Leila Behrensمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Semantics and Pragmatics
• Cross-linguistic and Cross-cultural Diversity
• Ambiguity
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Leila Behrens serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Cologne, specializing in semantics and pragmatics with emphasis on cross-linguistic diversity. Her research examines ambiguity, evidentiality, modality, and intercultural communication phenomena across diverse languages. Education: Habilitation in Theoretical Linguistics and Computational Lexicology, Universität München (1999) PhD in General Linguistics, Universität München (1987) MA in General Linguistics, Universität München (1982) Her scholarly focus spans semantic-pragmatic interfaces and cross-cultural variation , particularly investigating irony comprehension , metadiscourse markers , and evidentiality systems . Current work analyzes stance-taking in digital discourse, while earlier research established foundational insights into lexicon-grammar interactions, genericity, and reciprocal constructions across languages. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals sustained engagement with typological semantics , especially evidentiality-modality relationships and cross-linguistic genericity patterns. Her methodological approach consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical discourse analysis, increasingly incorporating digital communication contexts since 2010. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials. Professor Behrens has secured substantial research funding including DFG support for 'Lexical Typology' (1996-2000), ARC-funded cross-cultural irony research at Melbourne University (2003), and Siemens-sponsored machine translation projects (1987-1993). While student advising details aren't specified, her 35+ year research trajectory indicates extensive mentorship through principal investigator roles.

Matthew Flattمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Programming Languages
• Functional Programming
• Runtime Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Flatt is a Professor in the School of Computing at the University of Utah, where he has been actively contributing to programming language research and development. His primary affiliation is with the PLT research group, which is responsible for the Racket programming language ecosystem. Flatt received his PhD from Rice University in 1999. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive work in programming language design and implementation. His research focuses on extensible programming languages , runtime systems , and applications of functional programming . As one of the principal developers of the Racket programming language, Flatt has made significant contributions to macro systems, language composition, and domain-specific language design. His work demonstrates how language-oriented programming can solve complex software engineering challenges through careful language design and implementation techniques. Flatt has served in numerous leadership roles in major programming language conferences including as Program Chair for DLS 2020, ICFP 2018, and GPCE 2017, and as Program Committee member for numerous SIGPLAN conferences including PLDI, POPL, ICFP, and SPLASH across multiple years. His conference contributions reveal a consistent focus on practical language implementation techniques and metaprogramming systems. As an educator, Flatt has developed and taught courses on programming languages, computer systems, and software engineering, with many course materials including videos and slides publicly available. His teaching approach emphasizes hands-on implementation of language concepts, as evidenced by his MSD Software Engineering course materials that guide students through building an interpreter for a programming language called MSDscript.

Kimberley Fenwickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Psychology and Law
• Child and Adolescent Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kimberley Fenwick serves as Provost and Vice-President Academic and Research at St. Thomas University, a position she assumed in 2025 after previously serving as Dean of Social Sciences (2012-2016) and Chair of the Department of Psychology. She joined the university in 1995 following teaching appointments at the University of Western Ontario. Her academic credentials include a BSc from Acadia University, and MA and PhD from the University of Western Ontario (UWO). These qualifications underpin her distinguished career in developmental psychology and academic leadership. Dr. Fenwick's research program centers on developmental psychology across the lifespan, with dual emphases on childhood/adolescent development and faculty well-being. Her foundational work explores perceptual development in infants, reading acquisition in multilingual contexts, and child eyewitness reliability. Recent investigations examine adolescent tanning behaviors and motivations, while her forensic psychology scholarship addresses memory fallibility, PTSD, and legal procedures in Witnesses and the Law . This dual trajectory reflects her commitment to both basic developmental processes and applied psychological science. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity since the 1990s, with recent work emphasizing health psychology applications (particularly adolescent risk behaviors) and forensic psychology. Earlier research established her expertise in infant cognition and reading development, while her ongoing work on academic stress reveals cross-cutting interests in psychological well-being across populations. Dr. Fenwick's scientific recognition includes the University’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2006), reflecting her dual commitment to research and pedagogy. Her scholarly contributions span peer-reviewed journals, influential textbooks, and practical legal resources. She has mentored students through courses including Introductory Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, Principles of Development, Adolescent Development, and Advanced Seminar in Developmental Psychology, integrating her research expertise into undergraduate education. Her leadership roles demonstrate sustained institutional commitment while maintaining active research engagement.

• Language Processing
• Syntax
• Memory Management
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Matt Wagers is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), where he serves as Faculty Director for Curriculum and Enrollment in the Division of Humanities (2025-2026). His research focuses on language processing, particularly the role of syntactic information in memory management, and spans experimental syntax, psycholinguistics, and cross-linguistic studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Maryland (2008), supervised by Colin Phillips, and a B.A. in Molecular Biology from Princeton University (2003), with Certificates in Neuroscience and Linguistics. Wagers teaches courses on psycholinguistics, experimental methods, and syntax. His work investigates how linguistic features guide memory access during sentence processing, with emphasis on interference effects, syntactic prediction, and the universality of parsing principles. Notable projects include studies on Chamorro and Tagalog syntax, Zapotec sentence processing, and the NSF-funded research on animacy and resumption. He collaborates extensively, mentoring over 30 graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have contributed to groundbreaking studies in experimental syntax and psycholinguistics. His lab, z/lab, explores sentence processing in under-researched languages, while his Spencer Foundation-funded project examines generative AI's impact on linguistics education. Recent grants include NSF support for cross-linguistic research (2020-2024) and a UCOP MRPI Planning Grant (2025-2027) on leveraging linguistic diversity to improve AI models. Wagers has supervised numerous dissertations and theses addressing topics like subject encodings, agreement attraction, and resumptive pronouns, reflecting his commitment to bridging theoretical linguistics and empirical research.

Ida Toivonenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Morphology
• Semantics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ida Toivonen is a Professor at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and holds joint appointments in the Department of Cognitive Science and the School of Linguistics and Language Studies. She specializes in formal syntax with a focus on the syntax-semantics interface, morphosyntax, and language variation. Her work primarily engages with Swedish, Finno-Ugric languages, and the broader Germanic and Uralic language families. She earned her Ph.D. from Stanford University. Her research explores topics such as verbal particles, distributivity, evidentiality, and the argument-adjunct distinction, often employing the Lexical-Functional Grammar (LFG) framework. She has authored/co-authored influential textbooks like Lexical-Functional Syntax (2nd ed., 2016) and edited volumes such as Structures in the Mind (2016). Collaborative projects include studies on Inari Saami phonology and Romanian clitic systems. Key contributions include analyses of Swedish syntax, particularly the Åland dialect, and theoretical work on pronoun incorporation and animacy hierarchies. Her recent work examines microvariation in language change and the obligatoriness of syntactic arguments. She serves as co-editor of the LFG Conference Proceedings since 2019.

Itai Bassiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Semantics
• Syntax-Pragmatics Interface
• Binding Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Itai Bassi is a Research Fellow at Leibniz-Zentrum Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft (ZAS) specializing in formal semantics and its interfaces. His work examines binding phenomena, nominal feature realization, and the theory of Focus and Alternatives within the ERC project 'Realizing Leibniz’s Dream'. He investigates how linguistic features are realized across different contexts and how alternatives contribute to meaning construction in natural language. His research combines theoretical frameworks with experimental approaches to understand child language acquisition patterns.

Line Mikkelsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Morphology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Line Mikkelsen is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, in the Department of Linguistics within the College of Letters and Science. Her research focuses on syntax, semantics, and morphology, with special attention to Danish and other Germanic languages, as well as Karuk and other indigenous languages of California. She is also engaged with the philosophy of language and is a core member of the Syntax and Semantics faculty group. Her research interests include formal syntactic theory, semantic interpretation, morphological structure, and cross-linguistic variation. She investigates phenomena such as VP ellipsis, verb-second order, resumption, and head movement, primarily through the lens of Danish grammar, contributing to broader theoretical debates in generative linguistics. The recent publications (2015–2018) highlight her sustained focus on Danish syntax and its implications for universal grammar. Themes include anaphora, movement, ellipsis, and clause architecture, reflecting a deep engagement with both empirical data and theoretical modeling in formal linguistics. She earned her PhD from the University of California, Santa Cruz, a leading institution in linguistic theory. This academic background has shaped her rigorous approach to syntactic and semantic analysis. Line Mikkelsen actively contributes to the academic community through collaborative publications and edited volumes, such as festschrifts honoring prominent linguists, indicating her integration within the national and international linguistics network. Contact: mikkelsen@berkeley.edu | Office: 1210 Dwinelle Hall

Yuting Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Formal Verification
• Programming Languages
• Proof Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yuting Wang is a Tenure-Track Associate Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University , specifically affiliated with the John Hopcroft Center for Computer Science. Their research focuses on Formal Verification , Programming Languages , and Logical Frameworks , with significant contributions to verified compilation of system software. Core developer of the Abella theorem prover for higher-order reasoning Lead developer of Stack-Aware CompCert extensions Committee member for conferences like C++ (CPP), Programming Language Foundations in Software Engineering (PLDI), and Practical Aspects of Declarative Languages (PADL) Current research includes verifying compilers for concurrent systems, designing secure programming languages, and developing compositional verification frameworks. Collaborations with institutions like Yale University and the University of Minnesota under notable advisors Zhong Shao and Gopalan Nadathur have produced 15+ peer-reviewed publications. Their work on CompCertOC demonstrates verified compositional compilation for multi-threaded programs, while their contributions to the Abella system enhance schematic polymorphism and higher-order abstract syntax support. Yuting Wang actively advises a team of 5 current Ph.D. and M.S. students, with alumni placed at organizations like Tencent and AMD. They maintain a public ORCID profile and welcome prospective students interested in formal methods and systems verification.

Linda Ruth Wheeldonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Bilingualism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Linda Ruth Wheeldon is a Professor of Experimental Linguistics at the Department of Foreign Languages and Translation, University of Agder, Norway. She leads the university's experimental linguistics research group and serves as PhD specialization leader for linguistics in the Faculty of Humanities and Education. Her academic journey includes positions at the University of Birmingham (Reader in Psycholinguistics, 2011; Associate Professor, 2000) and postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics. PhD in Experimental Psycholinguistics (University of Cambridge, 1989) MSc in Psychology and Linguistics (University of Edinburgh, 1985) Research Focus : Her work bridges experimental psycholinguistics and theoretical linguistics, investigating language structure representation and its influence on comprehension/production. Current research examines how bilingualism and physical fitness mitigate age-related language decline. Methodologically, she employs reaction time studies, eye-tracking, and EEG/MEG neuroimaging to analyze sentence production, phonological representations, and morphological processing. Publications & Collaborations : With over 85 publications and 3,124 citations, her recent work explores bilingualism's impact on attention networks, fitness interventions for language comprehension, and neural mechanisms of syntactic binding. Collaborators include Sam Lucas (University of Birmingham) and Katrien Segaert (University of Birmingham). British Academy grant recipient Leverhulme Trust Fellow Laboratory : Leads the Experimental Linguistics Lab (ELL) at UiA, focusing on bilingual processing, aging, and cognitive-linguistic interactions.